…and South Africa with them. It seems to be a destiny that Bafana, Bafana suceeded last Friday and has honoured their fans who constantly supported the team with their strong belief and prayers. That day, thousands of people came to town to be with the crowd. The Fan Fest was packed at noon and another crowd was celebrating behind the barriers, in trees, on top of car parks, and whereever you could snatch a place with view to the screens. According to the Sunday Argus, about 350.000 people had poured into the City Bowl, and the Fan Jols (non-FIFA branded public viewing areas) in Khayelitsha (Oliver Tambo Sport Centre, capacity of 5.000), Athlone (Vygieskraal Stadium, capacity of 2.500), Mitchells Plain (Swartklip Sport Complex, capacity of 36.000) and Belville (Velodrome, capacity of 6.000) were full by 4pm. That day, everyone was Bafana, Bafana.
It was a healing moment when South Africa scored against Mexico (1:1). A mixure of relaxation, proud and hope filled the athmosphere. After the most unspectacular match between France and Uruguay (0:0) fans see Bafana, Bafana more then ever in the Round of Sixteen;-). Either way, that match has spread the sense of ubuntu [=togetherness, solidarity, humaneness], at least until Wednesday…
